The Programme focuses on the interdisciplinary study of the cultures that developed in the Eastern Mediterranean region from prehistoric to Byzantine and medieval times. Students explore archaeology, history, ancient literature, linguistics, and cultural heritage through the examination of archaeological, historical, and literary sources. Special emphasis is placed on the civilizations of the Aegean, ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, the Near East, and the Byzantine world. The curriculum also includes courses in modern Greek language, archaeological sciences, museology, and the application of scientific methods to archaeology and historical research.
| Institution | University of the Aegean |
| Programme Duration | 4 years full-time (8 semesters) |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Total Credits | 240 ECTS |
| Delivery Mode | On-site lectures with Modern Greek language training |
| Final Year Requirement | Specialized Seminars (Semesters 7 & 8) |
The four-year degree is divided into eight semesters of study, with the curriculum progressing from foundational courses in prehistoric and ancient Mediterranean cultures toward advanced specialized seminars and intensive Modern Greek language training (Greek I–VIII).
The programme combines archaeology, history, ancient literature, linguistics, archaeological sciences, and museology, with emphasis on the civilizations of the Aegean, ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, the Near East, and the Byzantine world, while developing critical thinking, research skills, and interdisciplinary understanding of ancient cultures.―
The programme consists of eight semesters including compulsory courses, Modern Greek language training (Greek I–VIII), specialized seminars, and interdisciplinary study of Eastern Mediterranean civilizations.
• Economy and Coinage in the Greek World
• Gender in Prehistoric Cultures
• Digital Trends in Egyptian Archaeology and Epigraphy
• Medieval Castle Towns and the Case of Mystras
• Aspects of Modern Turkish Literature
• Redefining Archaeology: Technological Approaches
• Mediterranean Languages, Societies and Identities
• Rhodes and the Hellenistic World
• Cultural Diplomacy in the Mediterranean
• The programme is open exclusively to foreign citizens from EU and non-EU countries.
• Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent qualification obtained outside Greece.
• Students must have attended the final two years of secondary education abroad.
• Indicative academic requirement: average high school grade of approximately 70% or equivalent.
• IELTS: 6.5 or above
• TOEFL iBT: 79 or above
• Cambridge CPE/C2 Proficiency: Grade C
• Cambridge CAE/C1 Advanced: Grade B
• FCE (B2): Grade A
• IGCSE First or Second Language English: Grade B
• Greek Colonization
• Funerary Practices and the Archaeology of Ancestors
• Greek Numismatics, Monetary Policies, and the Economy
• Greek Literature of the Hellenistic and Imperial Period
• Topography of Ancient Macedonia
• The Reception of Homeric Epic in Roman Tradition
• The Age of Augustus: Ovid Heroides
Students are introduced to archaeological excavation theory and field practice through participation in the University Excavation at Marathon.
Practical archaeological experience forms an integral part of the programme’s experiential learning approach.
• International Baccalaureate or Senior High School Graduation Certificate
• Indicative minimum average grade: 70% or equivalent
• Proof of English language proficiency
• TOEFL: Overall score of 88 or above
• IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 or above
• First Certificate in English (FCE): B2
